Learn at your own Pace
The nature of the group means it’s possible to miss technical details during group presentations. During private lessons, your instructor will pace the instruction according to your skills and needs, so you will never feel confused or overwhelmed when learning a new technique.
Instant Feedback
Your instructor is your partner for every technique, and can feel what you are doing. This is how all of your movements can be evaluated to provide you with instant feedback. It’s how you’ll build your understanding of how jiu jitsu works, and how to do it better.
Discover What Works Best for You
During private lessons, your instructor will help you discover the best way for you — the approach that best suits your natural abilities, age, and structure —so that you can leverage your strengths, maximise your proficiency, and increase your effectiveness.
THE BENEFITS OF ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION ARE INNUMERABLE.
Our group classes are a brilliant way to learn jiu jitsu. Even still, some people prefer to start or complement their training with private lessons.
Private sessions are the quickest way to build skills and confidence on the mats. It’s the chance for your instructor to focus exclusively on your learning. You’ll be guided through a series of techniques suited to your needs and experience level. You’ll learn how to use your skeleton, and to best create leverage to suit your strengths.
Terrific team with a great culture. John and his coaches are welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable! I love training at Higher Jiu Jitsu whenever I'm in the city.
Best club that I’ve been to in Sydney so far.Arrived from Melbourne and showed up to class unannounced and was warmly greeted by John.He made an effort to include me while he was in the middle of teaching class and got me a gi as I didn’t bring mine with me. Felt great to be able to walk in and be welcomed like family.He chatted with me before the class, introduced me to everyone on the mat and was treated respectfully by everyone there.During class we went over some techniques and asked questions which he and the rest of the students helped with and truely had a no attitude approach to our learning. Questions were encouraged and learning is fostered.I got some new perspectives on how I should do certain techniques and had learning bolstered by his explanations. Again asking questions throughout was encouraged before and while doing techniques.I also noticed that newbies have a red or yellow stripe on their belts to signify that they’re new and to work easier with them instead of going full force. I haven’t seen this done at other clubs but it’s a great way to ensure that everyone goes at an appropriate pace and effort.The facility was clean, well maintained and decorated to pay homage to memories from the club and the masters of the art.Thank you for having me John and I will be back when I’m in Sydney again.
While in Sydney I trained with the crew at Higher. I found it to be more than just a jiu jitsu club. Somewhere you can go & feel welcome, at ease & part of the higher jiu jitsu family from the get go, without dealing with the hassle of inflated egos etc you might find in other gyms. John is building something special here & I hope more people get the chance to experience his teaching & friendly training environment he has created. If I ever pass through Sydney again, I will be back 100%. My only regret is that my work schedule stopped me from being able to attend more classes. Thanks for all of the help & guidance. Legends!!!
Dropped in during a first time visit to Australia from the States. I was warmly welcomed by the Professor and team. Thank you for the rolls!
Super cool club! I visited for the ‘fundamentals gi’ class while visiting from Canada on holiday.The class was very focused and technical but explained in a very simple way. The instruction was very helpful and I have a few “nuggets” to bring back home now :)I really enjoyed training here and would recommend it to anybody looking to try or train Jiu Jitsu in Sydney. Great environment for beginners and experienced alike.
Great place, great people really easy to follow along. Highly recommend to anyone living in or passing Sydney and wanting to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Having recently joined Higher Jiu Jitsu I cannot recommend the gym highly enough. John is a fantastic coach. John is extremely warm and friendly and has a fantastic teaching style that makes the core concepts of BJJ easy to pick up. Everyone has been really welcoming to me since joining and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
I joined Higher about 6 months ago having moved across from the UK. It is such a welcoming environment - John and the rest of the team clearly work really hard to make it a friendly and supportive place to train. The coaching is also excellent so can’t recommend it enough!
Higher Jiu Jitsu is a fantastic place for learning and development. The coaches are very professional and pedagogical; there are sessions for all levels every day. The practitioners are extremely friendly. This is the first time I've practiced BJJ; before, I was into MMA in France. My English level isn't exceptional, but in sports, that doesn't matter: the explanations are very clear, and people love to share their sport. I think it's the best combat sport that can exist, combining strength, flexibility, and momentum. Regarding the facility, it is very accessible and well-maintained. John, the club manager, is a very kind and attentive person, creating a real dynamic within his dojo. Every time I just wait for the next session, it's really addictive :)
Higher jiu jitsu is a great place to learn all things jiu jitsu. The best part about Higher is not only the great teachers and experts that regularly come through but for me, the community and people. I am a complete noob and they foster an open and welcoming environment thats about learning and having fun.
Trained today from out of town (I’m Canadian). First time at this gym, coach John and the other students were very welcoming and helped me get set up with a rental gi and everything I needed.Good technical instruction and lots of help from the coach and other students.Great place to train, I highly recommend for first timers or for higher belts!
The boys over at higher Jiu Jitsu were very accommodating as I was a drop in guest from a different state. They demonstrated nothing but the upmost respect and welcomed me with open arms. I attended the comp class, fundamentals and intermediate. All lessons, the instructor demonstrated structured teaching which was not only easy to understand but also effective. I couldn’t recommend the boys over at higher Jiu Jitsu more.
A place to harness your jiu-jitsu, self-defence, mental+physical potential.Friendly to beginners, with challenging classes, helpful team mates and caring coaches. Drop-ins by fantastic global coaches are a huge plus. All the things you’d want in a great jits gym.Thank you and kudos, Coach John and team @ Higher JJ
I joined Higher Jiu Jitsu in September shorty after arriving from the U.K. and have really enjoyed my time at the club. The coaching team lead by John Smallios are brilliant teachers and have done very well to create a friendly and supportive culture. There are no big egos and everyone is approachable and keen to impart their knowledge. As I joined the club with no experience of Jiu Jitsu this has been a great environment to start my journey into the world of BJJ and learn the basics. Safe to say I’m hooked and I have little doubt you will be too. Massively recommend Higher Jiu Jitsu to everyone from those interested in taking up the sport to seasoned veterans!
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